Erschienen in:Peace Economics Peace Science and Public Policy 20(3) (2014)
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1 Online-Ressource (32 p)
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.3508703
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Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments August 1, 2014 erstellt
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In this paper we extend dyadic research on conflict processes in international relations, to the analysis of triadic relationship. Specifically, we argue that although conflict can be explained at the dyadic level of analysis, a triadic analysis can greatly enrich our understanding of the dynamics of conflict and cooperation. We present a theory of triadic relationship and test it with data on the effect of aid and trade of Middle Eastern dyads with major powers (the US, The Soviet Union/Russia, the UK and France) in the post-WWII era using negative binomial regression. The results show the importance of expanding research in International Relations from dyadic to triadic interactions. Robustness tests demonstrate the validity of our analysis